IN HANOVER ‘#49 
{London,] 20 July 1867 

Dear Engels, 

I am writing these lines in haste, in the hope that they may still 
find you in Hanover. C'est une chose brilante.* Old Lafargue“ has 
invited my 3 daughters to Bordeaux (they depart tomorrow with 
the secrétaire’), whence they will go with him and his wife to a 

a the first volume of Capital -> Gertruda and Franziska Kugelmann - ‘of the 
International Working Men’s Association - 4 It is a matter of urgency. - © Frangois 
Lafargue - Paul Lafargue (he was Corresponding Secretary for Spain on the 
General Council) 

seaside resort. It was all the harder for me to refuse as the state of 
health of all 3 girls made this invitation a real blessing. But 
propriety required that the secrétaire de l’Espagne should not be 
allowed to pay the expenses of the journey. The latter (return) 
approximately £30, which I thus had to disburse to him. 
Furthermore, their watches, dresses, etc., had to be reclaimed 
from the pawnshop. In this way, the £45 which I had in reserve 
for the rent on 3 August (bill drawn on myself) melted into thin air. 

I can now think of no other recourse than writing to you. If the 
letter catches you, please write to me at once with enclosure to 
Borkheim asking him to advance me the money. 

While you are in Germany you must read: ‘Zwo6lf Streiter der 
Revolution von Gustav Struve und Gustav Rasch’. Under the 
heading of the ‘fighting revolutionary’ Freiligrath, you will find a 
fresh instance of this fine fellow’s treachery towards us.’ 

Your 
K. M.